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The constitutional origins of the American Revolution The constitutional origins of the American Revolution Jack P. Greene "Using the British Empire as a case study, this succinct study argues that the establishment of overseas settlements in America created a problem of constitutional organization. The failure to resolv… OL15456712W
The unknown American Revolution The unknown American Revolution Gary B. Nash "A unique and captivating interpretation of American independence, and one that is more democratic than traditional histories of the period." -Chicago TribuneIn this audacious recasting of the Americ… OL156942W
1775 1775 Kevin Phillips What if the year we have long commemorated as America's defining moment was in fact misleading? What if the real events that signaled the historic shift from colony to country took place earlier, and… OL16465209W
Encyclopedia of the Continental Congresses (2 volume set) Encyclopedia of the Continental Congresses (2 volume set) Mark Grossman This new two-volume set examine an in-depth history of the congresses and their impact and role in the shaping and foundation of early American society and government. Comprehensive coverage covers b… OL17107761W
For fear of an elective king For fear of an elective king Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon Overview: In the spring of 1789, within weeks of the establishment of the new federal government based on the U.S. Constitution, the Senate and House of Representatives fell into dispute regarding ho… OL19647949W
Our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor Our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor Richard R. Beeman Acclaimed historian Richard R. Beeman examines the grueling 22-month period between the meeting of the Continental Congress on September 5, 1774, and the audacious decision for independence in July 1… OL19667095W
Written out of history Written out of history Mike Lee Discusses the men and women who, in the early days of the United States, spoke out about the threat of a too powerful and intrusive federal government. OL19711368W
Madison and Jefferson Madison and Jefferson Andrew Burstein The third and fourth presidents have long been considered proper and noble gentlemen, with Thomas Jefferson's genius overshadowing James Madison's judgment and common sense. But in this revelatory bo… OL19736018W
George Washington, gentleman warrior George Washington, gentleman warrior Stephen Brumwell Drawing on a wide range of sources, including original archival research, Stephen Brumwell paints a compelling and challenging portrait of an extraordinary individual whose fusion of gentleman and wa… OL19970479W
The Perils of Peace The Perils of Peace Thomas J. Fleming On October 19, 1781, Great Britain's best army surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown. But the future of the 13 former colonies was far from clear. A 13,000 man British army still occup… OL245049W
Writings Writings Alexander Hamilton "This volume contains more than 170 letters, speeches, pamphlets, essays, reports, and memoranda written between 1769 and 1804. Included are all 51 of Hamilton's contributions to The Federalist, as w… OL2558212W
The Rise And Fall Of Democracy In Early America, 1630-1789 The Rise And Fall Of Democracy In Early America, 1630-1789 Joshua Miller This is a work of political theory that treats the theme of direct democracy in America from the Puritans through the Federalists. It argues that the Puritans developed seeds for direct democracy in … OL2634883W
John Adams John Adams David McCullough In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life-journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared no… OL2820749W
The long fuse The long fuse Don Cook "We lost the American colonies because we lacked the statesmanship to know the time and the manner of yielding what it is impossible to keep," declared Queen Elizabeth II at the American Independence… OL3521437W
The privileges of independence The privileges of independence John E. Crowley Because the establishment of the United States required independence from a commercial empire, historians have often identified the American Revolution with liberal political economy and a repudiatio… OL3904058W
John Hancock John Hancock Unger, Harlow G. "He was a rich, powerful aristocrat, a merchant king who loved English culture and fashion, and, above all, he was a loyal British subject with ambitions of a lordship and a grand retirement estate i… OL508704W
Gouverneur Morris Gouverneur Morris Samuel Willard Crompton,Samuel Etinde Crompton Describes the life of Gouverneur Morris, who edited the final version of the United States Constitution, served as minister to France, and was instrumental in the establishment of our national coinag… OL5734483W
The papers of John Marshall The papers of John Marshall John Marshall "Sponsored by the College of William and Mary and the Institute of Early American History and Culture under the auspices of the National Historical Publications Commission." OL60621W
Mr. Jefferson's lost cause Mr. Jefferson's lost cause Roger G. Kennedy Thomas Jefferson advocated a republic of small farmers -- free and independent yeomen. And yet as president he presided over a massive expansion of the slaveholding plantation system -- particularly … OL61004W
Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence United States The text of the Declaration of Independence is accompanied by illustrations meant to help explain its meaning. OL76208W
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